Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, both have a lever to lock them in.

Yes, both keyboards have this ability, as well as the ability to lock the tablet and/or Lite Keyboard to the 31 Vehicle Dock Adapter (VDA).

Only the Lite Keyboard can be used when detached from the tablet if it is connected to the tablet with the provided USB-B to USB-C cable. This was designed so people who have a TOUGHBOOK 33 in a vehicle with a 31 Vehicle Dock Adapter (VDA) can remove the Lite Keyboard from the VDA, while the tablet and VDA are still mounted, so they can type on the keyboard in their laps. This offers superior ergonomics and reduces user fatigue since users are no longer required to twist their backs trying to type on a keyboard mounted towards the middle of the dashboard.

The desktop dock utilizes both the Premium Keyboard and tablet. While there is no desktop cradle for just the tablet, customers can utilize the Premium Keyboard as their desktop dock solution since the Premium Keyboard has a Kensington lock as well as a wide range of I/O ports, including 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 4 USB, 1 SDXC, 1 Ethernet, and 1 serial port.

There are two options. A removable SSD is flush but requires a screwdriver to remove and the purchase of an SSD no-return service SKU through Panasonic for training and authorization. Alternatively, for customers who want a quick-release SSD, that is available as an option, comes with Long Life Batteries, and has a bump out.

Yes, they are end-user removable. No training is required. Just open the battery panel to access the batteries.

The TOUGHBOOK 33 always comes with two batteries, whether the standard lightweight twin batteries or the optional long-life batteries that double battery life. The unique design allows either configuration to be hot-swapped.

A hot-swappable battery lets users swap one of the two batteries in the unit without needing to shut down or suspend the tablet first. The TOUGHBOOK 33 comes standard with two batteries that are identical and can go in either the left or right battery slot.

There is an optional long-life battery configuration that doubles battery life and still retains the ability to hot-swap. The long-life batteries have to be integrated into the tablet at the time of purchase or sent back to Panasonic as a retrofit since it requires a different bottom panel. Optional long-life batteries add 0.4” (H) and 0.8 pounds, and are not compatible with convertible mode or the 33 Tablet Vehicle Dock when using a tablet with Long Life Batteries and Panasonic rotating hand strap.

Long Life Batteries have to be installed at the time of purchase or be sent back to Panasonic for retrofit.

Only the long-life battery and quick-release SSD. All other options are flush, meaning the tablet can be mounted forwards or reversed into the Premium Keyboard.

Yes. It also comes with a blue cleaning cloth and a stylus pen holder on the tablet.